# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (CW2 6TL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 CROFTERS CLOSE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE CW2 6TL |
| Price | £315,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 100 m² |
| Last sold | £220,950 Oct 2008 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 27/06/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,891/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,075

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2337-0726-8200-0738-7226)

## Description

Whitegates are proud to present this bungalow that is nestled within a peaceful cul-de-sac, this unique three-bedroom detached bungalow offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a spacious home with plenty of potential. Set on a generous plot with a wrap-around garden, this property is truly a blank canvas—ready for you to make your own.

The bungalow boasts a distinctive and thoughtfully designed floorplan, with well-proportioned rooms throughout. The flexible layout offers ample living space, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Outside, the garden provides a private and versatile outdoor space, perfect for gardening, family activities, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A double garage and plentiful driveway parking complete the picture, offering excellent storage and convenience.

Whether you're looking to downsize without compromise, or seeking a project with scope to personalise, this rare find combines space, location, and potential in equal measure.

Tucked away in a desirable cul-de-sac location, this generously proportioned three-bedroom detached bungalow presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to create their dream home. Offering a blank canvas, this property features spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, ideal for families, downsizers, or anyone seeking single-storey living with scope to personalise.

The feature of the home is the open-plan kitchen/diner, offering ample space for both cooking and dining, with plenty of natural light and potential to modernise to suit your tastes. The separate lounge provides a cosy yet spacious area for relaxation, while a bright conservatory extends the living space further, overlooking the garden and bringing the outdoors in.

A particular highlight is the master suite, thoughtfully positioned within a unique and flexible floorplan, offering a peaceful retreat with its own private feel. Two further well-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the internal accommodation, all arranged to provide a functional and flowing layout.

Externally, the property sits on a generous plot, boasting a wrap-around garden that offers privacy, space, and the perfect backdrop for outdoor entertaining or future landscaping projects. The detached double garage provides excellent storage or workshop potential, while the expansive driveway ensures plenty of off-road parking.

With its prime cul-de-sac position, spacious interiors, and tremendous potential, this bungalow is a rare find—offering location, layout, and lifestyle in equal measure.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC: D

Council Tax Band: D

Well regarded primary schools are in close proximity; The Berkeley Academy, St Marys Catholic Primary School and Pebble Brook. High schools within walking distance include St Thomas Moore and Shavington. South Cheshire College and the Engineering College are also easily accessible.

Easy access into the Nantwich and Crewe Town Centre offering plenty of public transport and transport links, with the A500, A530 and M6 easily accessible.

Crewe Town Centre offers an abundance of local amenities, working opportunities as well as sporting facilities. Slightly further to the South West you will find Nantwich, which is a beautiful and historic Town, again filled with boutique shops, historical buildings, sporting facilities, bars and restaurants.

To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.

Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/174051104/1027758) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174051104/1027764) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6225932
- **Address:** 9 Crofters Close, CREWE, CW2 6TL
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/12/2008
- **Work Completed:** 03/12/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2199956
- **Address:** 9 Crofters Close, CREWE, CW2 6TL
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/11/2004
- **Work Completed:** 18/10/2004
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 CROFTERS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW2 6TL | £220,950 | 24/10/2008 | Detached |
| 9 CROFTERS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW2 6TL | £175,000 | 09/09/2002 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 ARLINGTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TS | £315,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| 14 MILLRACE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XG | £280,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 9 ARLINGTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TS | £360,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 14 HANBURY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TF | £198,000 | 30/10/2025 | Detached |
| 10 BROADLEIGH WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TT | £375,000 | 19/09/2024 | Detached |
| 4 DUNHAM CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TQ | £285,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| 9 MILLRACE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XG | £425,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 5 ARLINGTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TS | £328,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 12 CRESTWOOD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TB | £310,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 16 WESTBURY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TY | £340,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 20 HANBURY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TF | £317,500 | 13/03/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WILDERHOPE CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TZ | £335,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BROOKVIEW CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6WB | £240,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FOUR SEASONS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TN | £280,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 9 ABBOTSBURY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XD | £330,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 16 WESTBURY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TY | £360,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 DUNHAM CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TQ | £245,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |
| 33 FULLER DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TH | £264,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BRACKENWOOD CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TE | £266,250 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ACORN BANK CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TP | £325,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £308,938 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £360,837 (79 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £881/mo
- **Realistic:** £979/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Danebank Avenue, CW2 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 25×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-321/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,150/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 3.8%
- **10y growth:** 32.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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